A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5602198 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 27086986 epoch_slot_no: 130186 block_no: 5602021 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 9869 time: 2021-04-17 09:54:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x374dfa6543ce665d50712eac50f1e0778726cc6d36f7cc42afa9ef228bedbebdBlock Operator
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